Dear Readers: Black extension cords on white appliances-what are manufacturers thinking? A while back, a reader questioned why manufacturers insist on placing black cords on their appliances. What do ...

Due to restrictive furniture arrangement I must use an extension cord to connect a surge-protected power-strip. Is this safe to do so?<BR><BR>Thanks in advance ...

The idea of shopping for a surge protector, power strip, or extension cords is hardly a fun one, but if you have to do it, you may as well go in knowing what to look out for. However, there’s a good ...